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DECISION
No - Go to step 3. (Step 3 - Are batteries properly connected and free of corrosion?)
Yes - Reset 15-amp circuit breaker. Verify problem is solved. (Step 5 - Does engine crank?) If 15 amp circuit
breaker trips again after reset, do not attempt to reset. Notify maintenance personnel 15-amp circuit breaker is
tripped.
STEP 3
Are batteries properly connected and free of corrosion?
1.
Remove battery box cover. (WP 0081)
2.
Visually inspect batteries and battery cables to ensure proper connection and corrosion.
BATTERY
CABLES
BATTERIES
Figure 4. Batteries And Battery Cables - Step 3.
CONDITION/INDICATION
Are batteries properly connected and free of corrosion?
DECISION
No - Notify maintenance personnel to properly clean battery terminals and/or connect battery cables. Verify
problem is solved. (Step 5 - Does engine crank?)
Yes - Go to step 4. (Step 4 - Does engine crank when slaved?)
STEP 4
Does engine crank when slaved?
If available, attempt to slave start engine with donor vehicle or portable starting aid.
CONDITION/INDICATION
Does engine crank when slaved?
DECISION
No - Notify maintenance personnel engine does not crank.
Yes - Notify maintenance personnel batteries require servicing.
STEP 5
Does engine crank?
Attempt to start engine. (WP 0017)